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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.70, 842.64 and 377.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.70, 842.64 and 377.78 is: 521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.70 : 842.64 = 377.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.70/842.64 = 377.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.70x = 842.64 × 377.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.70x = 318,332.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,332.54/610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.26

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